On Tap in the Capital, April 3

CHARTER SCHOOLS DEBATED: The House Education Committee will take up a proposal (HB 7083), filed by Rep. Manny Diaz, Jr., R-Hialeah, that would make changes to the state's charter-school laws. In part, the bill could help operators of high-performing charter schools open additional schools in other parts of the state. (8:30 a.m., Reed Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.)

DENTAL SERVICES AT ISSUE: The House Health & Human Services Committee will consider a bill (HB 27), filed by Rep. Jose Felix Diaz, R-Miami, that would remove pediatric dental services from the statewide Medicaid managed-care system, which will be put in place this year. It would create a new statewide prepaid dental program. (8:30 a.m., Morris Hall, House Office Building, the Capitol.)

FOREIGN LAWS TARGETED: The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee will take up a proposal (SB 386), filed by Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, that would place restrictions on the application of foreign laws in Florida courts. At least in part, the bill would prevent the application of foreign laws in cases involving issues such as divorce and child custody. (9 a.m., 412 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

HOUSE TO APPROVE BUDGET: The House is expected to approve a $75.3 billion budget proposal for the 2014-15 fiscal year. This is a key step before negotiations with the Senate on a final spending plan. (11 a.m., House chamber, the Capitol.)

SENATE TO DEBATE BUDGET: The Senate is scheduled to take up its proposed $74.9 billion budget proposal for the 2014-15 fiscal year and consider amendments. (11 a.m., Senate chamber, the Capitol.)

SCOTT TO MAKE TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Gov. Rick Scott will hold a news conference to make an announcement about Interstate 75 in Tampa. (2:30 p.m., Florida Department of Transportation Tampa District Office, 11201 North Malcolm McKinley Dr., Tampa.)

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